NatureNotes
Mon-Fri, throughout the day
Naturalist Rudy Mancke, the late host of SCETV's long-running NatureScene, shared his knowledge of plants and wildlife for nearly 25 years on NatureNotes. These 1-minute snippets offer you a chance to find out about diverse topics having to do with the natural world. From the inner workings of our world's ecosystems to plants & animals unique to South Carolina, you'll learn more about the world around you on NatureNotes.
Latest Episodes
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Rudy Mancke hears from a listener who has seen a number of honeybees drinking from the birdbath in their yard. -
Trichonephila clavipes, commonly known as the golden silk spider, the golden silk orb-weaver, or the banana spider, is a species of large orb-weaving spiders native to both North and South America. -
Asilidae, commonly known as robber flies, are a predatory family of flies that feed mainly on other insects. -
The areas where you can find timber rattlesnakes in South Carolina are expanding. Rudy Mancke discusses. -
Datana drexelii, commonly known as the Drexel's datana, is a species of moth native to North America. -
South Carolina is home to several species of moths. Rudy Mancke talks about why that's the case. -
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Aurelia spinosa, commonly called the devil's walking stick, is a species of plant known for it's sharp, spiny stems and compound leaves. -
Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a caterpillar that is preparing to pupate. -
Diogmites neoternatus, commonly known as the hanging thief robber fly, use their front legs to hang from plants in order to catch prey with the other four legs.
